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Chain and Cover stitch Looper

Open the front cover and thread the chain stitch/ cover stitch

looper as indicated in steps 1 through 11.

3) Threading the

(Purple)

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While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension

discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly

located in between the tension discs.

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- Raise presser foot to release Tension discs.

- Turn the handwheel toward you until the chain stitch looper

eye extends out 5-10 mm from the needle plate edge.

- Thread the chain looper area of the machine following the

purple color-coded thread guides.

Thread the top cover

thread guide by pulling

the thread towards the

left until it slips under

guide. Then pull thread

along the right side of

pretension disc as

illustrated.

Pass thread from back to the front through thread guide.

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Содержание Diana BL480A

Страница 1: ......

Страница 2: ...out of your serger read the entire Instruction manual before attempting to operate the machine Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the Instruction manual page by page To ensure th...

Страница 3: ...e overlock machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull of push fabric while stitching It may def...

Страница 4: ...4 Thread Chain Stitch 2 Thread Overlock 5 Thread Chain Stitch 3 Thread Overlock 25 How to Sew a Cover Stitch 26 How to Sew a Rolled Hem 3 Thread Narrow Hem 3 Thread Rolled Hem 2 Thread Narrow Hem 2 T...

Страница 5: ...fine tuning green 6 Lower looper thread tension fine tuning blue 7 Chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning purple 8 Needle plate 9 Side cover 10 Front cover 11 Power light switch 12 Stitch leng...

Страница 6: ...r lifter and tension release 21 Differential feed adjusting dial 22 Width adjustment dial 23 Foot pressure adjusting dial 5 23 20 21 22 24 26 24 Knife cover 25 Seam guide plate 26 Seam width finger le...

Страница 7: ...y of inserting the needle backwards HAx1 size 14 90 is furnished with needle the machine Only use Needle HAx1 size 14 90 and 1 ELx705 in 1 80 1 1 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HAx1 ELx705 Overlock needle 5 1 1 1...

Страница 8: ...let Power Switch Push l mark side to turn ON To run the machine and control the speed press the controller The harder you press the faster the machine will sew To stop the machine from sewing remove y...

Страница 9: ...plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Be sure that the electric...

Страница 10: ...d the thread antenna The two joints on the telescope will click into place when they are correctly positioned as shown in second illustration Center the thread guides above the spool pins Place thread...

Страница 11: ...rn off power switch Open cover front Pull the movable knife holder to the right as far as it will go Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into the working position Always close cover befor...

Страница 12: ...on See illustration To disengage the 2 Thread converter raise the square end of the converter and remove from the upper looper See illustration To Use the 2 Thread converter 10 TO CONVERT UPPER LOOPER...

Страница 13: ...seam width finger to standard overedge sewing position Set seam width finger lever to R to retract the seam width finger and set it for rolled hem Note as it will go in the direction of setting R Be s...

Страница 14: ...llustrating the needle clamp at right manual When both the left and right overedge needles Note are inserted the left needle will be slightly higher than the right When all cover stitch needles are in...

Страница 15: ...n A color coded threading diagram is located inside the front cover for quick reference Thread the machine in the order 1 to 4 as shown at right Note cover for Cover stitch as shown Threads go through...

Страница 16: ...sion discs 1 Threading the Green Upper Looper Open the front cover and thread the upper looper as indicated in steps 1 through 9 Pass thread from back to the front through thread guide Raise the press...

Страница 17: ...ate edge Thread the lower looper area of the machine following the bule color coded thread guides 2 Threading the Blue Lower Looper 6 7 8 Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back Make su...

Страница 18: ...hread with finger pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs Place the thread from right to left into thread guide Threa...

Страница 19: ...located in between the tension discs 3 Raise presser foot to release Tension discs Turn the handwheel toward you until the chain stitch looper eye extends out 5 10 mm from the needle plate edge Thread...

Страница 20: ...the Yellow B on needle clamp Overlock Right Needle Thread the looper eye A from front to back Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread and position into V cutout B on threader Firmly hold thread tail with l...

Страница 21: ...isc as illustrated Pass thread from back to the front through thread guide 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 Slip thread behind metal guide and into rear slot on thread guide Pass thread into the slot of take up lever co...

Страница 22: ...ng the looper 5 Threading the Red D on needle clamp CENTER NEEDLE Chain Stitch Needle 2 7 8 5 6 1 2 4 3 10cm 4 9 1 2 9 9 Thread the center needle as indicated in steps 1 through 9 Thread the top cover...

Страница 23: ...nt of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp Note A For 4 thread overlock left needle Use needle Note For chain stitch Use needle D 3 10cm 4 9 8 5 7 9 9 3 6 4 While holding thread with...

Страница 24: ...ser foot to release tension discs While holding thread with finger pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 Thread t...

Страница 25: ...le Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle threading easy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free Place the thread to the back and slightly to left under...

Страница 26: ...r thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of pretension disc as illustrated Pass thread from back to the front through thre...

Страница 27: ...eft under the presser foot 9 Thread the cover stitch right needle as indicated in steps 1 through 9 Raise presser foot to release tension discs Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread...

Страница 28: ...Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle threading easy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free Place the thread to the back and slightly to left under th...

Страница 29: ...hreads to test knot security Tie new thread and old thread ends together with a Pull the threads through the machine one at a time If threads do not pull easily check for tangles on thread guides or l...

Страница 30: ...eedle a When using left needle 6 mm 15 64 inch b When only right needle is used 4 mm 10 64 inch c When using chain stitch needle 8 8 mm 11 32 inch Use of width adjustment dial will permit further adju...

Страница 31: ...e less pressure and 5 for more perssure For lightweight fabric Increase the pressure by turning the dial toward the 5 For heavyweight fabric Decrease the pressure by turning the dial toward the 1 17 H...

Страница 32: ...d overedge is most suited for shirring sleeves yokes front and back bodices skirt hems etc in stretch fabrics such as knits and jersey before assembling into garment Set differential feed adjusting di...

Страница 33: ...improperly sewn overedge seam In such case reset differential feed adjusting dial closer to the center mark or adjust width dial slightly to a larger number Be sure to reset the differential feed adj...

Страница 34: ...le sewing as this At the end of the sample continue to run the machine with the presser foot down until the chain reaches 15 20 cm 6 8 inches in length Note stitching pull the fabric lightly backward...

Страница 35: ...on fabrics It is also ideal for flatlock butted or lapped seams and blind hemming A 4 mm and 6 mm overedge seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position overedging and seaming on common f...

Страница 36: ...erlock and double chain stitch A narrow seam is formed by using right needle Overedge and seaming can be dane in one operation on non stretch fabrics 2 needle 3 thread cover stitch is suitable for str...

Страница 37: ...veredge and a 6 mm wide overedge seams Also for overedging heavyweight fabrics the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge seam width adjustment dial See page 29 6 0 mm Overedge...

Страница 38: ...in Stitch 2 Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 2 Thread Overlock 3 Thread Overlock 3 Thread Flatlock 3 Thread Mock Safety Stitch Overlock 4 Thread Mock Safety Stitch Overlock 4 Thread Chain Stitch 2 Thread...

Страница 39: ...the slots on the front cover then snap into place The markings on the seam guide plate indicate the distance from the chain stitch needle and the fabric edge Use this as a reference guide between the...

Страница 40: ...Underside Needle thread Chain stitch looper thread STITCH LENGTH NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER LEVER DRIVING CULTCH POSITION C R 2 4 CONVERTER N A 1 1 Note If the tension needs to be increased ge...

Страница 41: ...ce Underside Lower looper thread Needle thread Topside Underside Underside Lower looper thread Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Needle thread Topside 2 2 Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 1 Note I...

Страница 42: ...onverter Medium weight Fabric Blue Yellow Green Red Purple Tension Dial NARROW WIDE NARROW WIDE How to Balance Note If the tension needs to be increased gently move the tension adjustment lever toward...

Страница 43: ...um weight Fabric Blue Yellow Green Red Purple Tension Dial B NARROW WIDE NARROW WIDE 1 2 3 3 Set auto tension dial to A or B and test sew on a sample of your fabric shown at right Correct Balance When...

Страница 44: ...sample of your fabric shown at right Correct Balance When the needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread tension fine tuning lever Red or Yellow toward the Or turn the upper looper thr...

Страница 45: ...only Tension settings may be effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread When the right needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread t...

Страница 46: ...thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread N Set auto tension dial to A and test sew on a sample of your fabric shown at right Correct Balance When the left needle thre...

Страница 47: ...t of thread Set auto tension dial to I test sew on a sample of your fabric shown at right and Correct Balance When the chain stitch needle thread tension is too loose Turn the chain stitch needle thre...

Страница 48: ...VING CULTCH POSITION CONVERTER AUTO TENSION DIAL A NARROW WIDE Set auto tension dial to B test sew on a sample of your fabric shown at right and Correct Balance Note These are suggested tension settin...

Страница 49: ...kage sewing denim change needles first and then adjust the tensions little by little 1 4 number at a time Open front cover See page 7 Disengage upper looper See page 38 Place the movable upper knife i...

Страница 50: ...the fabric Note The instructions given when sewing cover stitches because chaining off at the end of sewing is not possible Raise presser foot Place fabric under presser foot behind the needle Lower...

Страница 51: ...e tuning lever Yellow or Red toward the Or turn the cover stitch looper thread tension fine tuning lever Purple toward the When the top surface of fabric bulges between needle threads and the seams on...

Страница 52: ...the cover stitch right needle thread tension is too loose Turn the cover stitch right needle thread tension fine tuning lever Green toward the Or turn the cover stitch looper thread tension fine tunin...

Страница 53: ...ds 2 or 3 threads together first as shown on the right illustration Then tie these threads with the looper threads When sewing is stopped halfway pull out the needle threads 2 or 3 threads on the unde...

Страница 54: ...eedle chain stitch needle and cover stitch needle s Move the rolled hem lever to setting R Set the width adjustment dial to N Set stitch length dial to 1 2 and a fine seam will be sewn Thread A variet...

Страница 55: ...will roll within stitching Upper and lower looper threads will interlock at the edge of stitching R 1 2 L N A Blue Yellow Green Red Purple Tension Dial STITCH LENGTH NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER...

Страница 56: ...UTO TENSION DIAL E Woolly nylon Light Weight fabric STITCH LENGTH NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB DRIVING CULTCH POSITION CONVERTER AUTO TENSION DIAL D Blue Yellow Green Red Purple Tension Dial...

Страница 57: ...m sealant to the end of the seam Allow to dry then cut the chain close to the stitches Note Test the liquid seam sealant for color fastness before use Turn the differential feed to 0 8 or 0 6 to elimi...

Страница 58: ...edle Begin with the machine threaded and tension balanced for the 2 thread overlock page 41 or 3 thread flatlock stitch page 43 Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a decorative stitch on the...

Страница 59: ...correctly adjusted for the fabric to pull flat When sewing with 3 Thread flatlock The upper looper thread is the prominent thread in the flatlock stitch Place a decorative threading the upper looper a...

Страница 60: ...side of the fabric then back to the right side with 6 mm 1 4 inch beyond the fold Stitch on the extended hem edge allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold Note See page 67 An o...

Страница 61: ...on the finger of the throat plate Note Presser foot has been removed to show detail Turn the fabric and lower the presser foot so that the knife is positioned in line with the cut edge Pull slack thr...

Страница 62: ...cure a rolled hem thread chain see page 56 Cut inside corner up to seam line as shown Sew along seam line Sew up to end of fold Leave needle in fabric Raise presser foot Leave needle in fabric Continu...

Страница 63: ...t seam The tape is attached as the seam is sewn Place the movable upper knife in nonworking position Insert filler cord such as yarn or twill type through the hole in the front of the foot Position th...

Страница 64: ...e any other oil or damage could result Danger Before lubricating your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle Cleaning the Machine Oiling the Machine 28 MACHINE MAINTENANCE An over...

Страница 65: ...n the working position Loosen the knife set screw b and remove moveable the moveable knife a Turn the hand to lower the knife holder wheel moveable to its lowest position In this position put a new kn...

Страница 66: ...the bulb push bulb into the socket and turn to the right If voltage indicated on the electrical rating plate of your machine is 220 240V ask for light bulb conforming to following specification Edison...

Страница 67: ...d lever A located on back of clamp under the presser foot shank raise presser bar to its highest position and while holding the presser bar in this position remove the presser foot Place presser foot...

Страница 68: ...ewing tiered skirts yokes cuffs and frills on skirts etc This foot is also suited for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom fabric in one operation This foot is used for sewing on beads...

Страница 69: ...Use only high quality thread Loosen thread tension Insert new needles current needles may be bent or have a blunt point Use only recommended needles HAx1 ELx705 Tighten needle set screw Insert needles...

Страница 70: ...m Tweed Serge Corduroy Polyester 50 80 KNIT Spun 80 90 Tricot Jersey Polyester 60 80 Cotton 60 80 Wool woven knit Polyester 50 60 Woolly nylon Woolly Polyester Needle Type of Thread Lawn Organdy Voile...

Страница 71: ...5 6 mm wide Triple needles 5 6 mm 27 mm 4 5 mm HAx1 130 705H or ELx705 14 or 11 2 5 Machine dimensions mm Width Depth Height Weight kg Specification 1 300 spm maximum Stitch length feed amount 1 0 6 1...

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